11. The proposed new law is opposed by organized labor. 12. Although Etown is a small firm, it represents a significant beachhead for organized labor. 13. Although Gore is backed by most unions, he is at odds with organized labor over his support for free trade and bringing China into the World Trade Organization. 14. Although the measure is opposed by organized labor, it is a top priority of President Clinton and Senate Majority Trent Lott and is expected to pass. 15. Among interest groups, the business community is almost solidly against raising the minimum wage, while organized labor is just as solidly in favor. 16. Among other things, the Clinton administration is reluctant to weigh in out of fear it will alienate organized labor. 17. Among the most glaring obstacles to new campaign finance law is the burgeoning dispute over political funds raised by organized labor through mandatory union dues. 18. An organized labor tour in support of Democrats stopped in Lexington and Louisville, Ky., today after winding through West Virginia and eastern Kentucky a day earlier. 19. An energetic, tireless campaigner, McGreevey heavily courted traditional Democratic voters, from organized labor to black and Hispanic voters. 20. And Deborah Dion, a spokeswoman for the AFL-CIO, made it plain that organized labor plans to push the issue further. |